Champagne and Socks https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com Talking all things craft. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:22:29 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2015 . All rights reserved. Arts:Visual Arts 1440 Twice-weekly podcast about all things craft. Grab a drink, take a quick break and let\'s chat. Join my craft circle! champagneandsocks@gmail.com Alisa Krasnostein Alisa Krasnostein No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/735680/accd4730.jpg Champagne and Socks https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com 144 144 Changing things up in 2020 Changing things up in 2020 https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/changing-things-up-in-2020/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/changing-things-up-in-2020/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:22:29 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/fec18339-636f-336b-ac69-a1ec904fa505 Rebooting this podcast - still talking about craft but also life. 

Visit the Facebook page Champagne and Socks for pics and links or to drop by and say hi.

]]> Rebooting this podcast - still talking about craft but also life. 

Visit the Facebook page Champagne and Socks for pics and links or to drop by and say hi.

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 2217 31 full Episode 56: Oops it took so long to edit this episode and I'm a knitting overcommitter! Episode 56: Oops it took so long to edit this episode and I'm a knitting overcommitter! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-56-oops-it-took-so-long-to-edit-this-episode-and-im-a-knitting-overcommitter/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-56-oops-it-took-so-long-to-edit-this-episode-and-im-a-knitting-overcommitter/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:38:23 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-56-oops-it-took-so-long-to-edit-this-episode-and-im-a-knitting-overcommitter-fbee1a1608cba0ce1ad510e05e374be0 Episode 56: Oops it took so long to edit this episode and I'm a knitting overcommitter! 

 

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Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

]]> Episode 56: Oops it took so long to edit this episode and I'm a knitting overcommitter! 

 

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1226 30 full Episode 55: The Return of the Log Cabin Blanket Episode 55: The Return of the Log Cabin Blanket https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-55-the-return-of-the-log-cabin-blanket/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-55-the-return-of-the-log-cabin-blanket/#comments Thu, 31 May 2018 22:15:22 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-55-the-return-of-the-log-cabin-blanket-abcd47e25c5a88e66c5110ab938b5ed0 Episode 55: The Return of the Log Cabin Blanket

Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers   Log Cabin Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/log-cabin-blanket   The Shawl Society III Secret Garden  - Shawl 1 - The Maytham Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tss-season-iii-maytham-shawl    

 

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]]> Episode 55: The Return of the Log Cabin Blanket

Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers   Log Cabin Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/log-cabin-blanket   The Shawl Society III Secret Garden  - Shawl 1 - The Maytham Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tss-season-iii-maytham-shawl    

 

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Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 930 29 full Episode 54: What's on and off my needles? Episode 54: What's on and off my needles? https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-54-whats-on-and-off-my-needles/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-54-whats-on-and-off-my-needles/#comments Tue, 15 May 2018 21:03:12 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-54-whats-on-and-off-my-needles-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_556446   Simple Yet Effective Cowl in Dark Side of the Blue Moon by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/simple-yet-effective   Mirrorworks Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/mirrorwork-socks   Makers Haven https://www.instagram.com/makershaven   Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers   The Handmade Sock Society https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society   Beira in Total Lunar Eclipse by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beira  

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Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

 ]]> http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_556446   Simple Yet Effective Cowl in Dark Side of the Blue Moon by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/simple-yet-effective   Mirrorworks Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/mirrorwork-socks   Makers Haven https://www.instagram.com/makershaven   Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers   The Handmade Sock Society https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society   Beira in Total Lunar Eclipse by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beira  

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Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

 ]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 805 28 full Episode 53: Knitting is good for me! Episode 53: Knitting is good for me! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-53-knitting-is-good-for-me/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-53-knitting-is-good-for-me/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:53:17 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-53-knitting-is-good-for-me-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Episode 53: Knitting is Good for Me! 

 

Feautured in this episode, I talk about my Friendship Quilt and my Hexagon Charm Quilt. Look out for pictures of these two quilts on my social media. 

I also talk about:

Maker's Haven

Mirrorwork Socks

The Yarn Harlot

Simple House Slippers

 

]]> Episode 53: Knitting is Good for Me! 

 

Feautured in this episode, I talk about my Friendship Quilt and my Hexagon Charm Quilt. Look out for pictures of these two quilts on my social media. 

I also talk about:

Maker's Haven

Mirrorwork Socks

The Yarn Harlot

Simple House Slippers

 

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1888 27 full Episode 52: The Knitted Robots are done! Episode 52: The Knitted Robots are done! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-52-the-knitted-robots-are-done/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-52-the-knitted-robots-are-done/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:27:43 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-52-the-knitted-robots-are-done-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Episode 52: The Knitted Robots are done! 

 

The title says it all.

 

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]]> Episode 52: The Knitted Robots are done! 

 

The title says it all.

 

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 546 26 full Episode 51: 2018 The Year of Completion Episode 51: 2018 The Year of Completion https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-51-2018-the-year-of-completion/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-51-2018-the-year-of-completion/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:34:15 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-51-2018-the-year-of-completion-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Episode 51: 2018 The Year of Completion

 

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]]> Episode 51: 2018 The Year of Completion

 

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 834 25 full Episode 50: The Tale of the Knitting Log Cabin Episode 50: The Tale of the Knitting Log Cabin https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-50-the-tale-of-the-knitting-log-cabin/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-50-the-tale-of-the-knitting-log-cabin/#comments Sun, 26 Nov 2017 02:00:31 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-50-the-tale-of-the-knitting-log-cabin-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Episode 50: The Tale of the Knitting Log Cabin

 

Whhaaaaaat????!!!! Episode 50?! I can't believe I made it to episode 50!!!

 

Within this episode:

- the long lost tale of the knitted log cabins

- what I bought on my Black Friday shopping

- update on the 365 Challenge

 

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna.

 

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Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

And my new Patreon: find that here. ]]> Episode 50: The Tale of the Knitting Log Cabin

 

Whhaaaaaat????!!!! Episode 50?! I can't believe I made it to episode 50!!!

 

Within this episode:

- the long lost tale of the knitted log cabins

- what I bought on my Black Friday shopping

- update on the 365 Challenge

 

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna.

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

And my new Patreon: find that here. ]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1448 24 full Episode 49: What I've been up to Episode 49: What I've been up to https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-49-what-ive-been-up-to/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-49-what-ive-been-up-to/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2017 06:10:20 -0600 champagneandsocks.podbean.com/episode-49-what-ive-been-up-to-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Episode 49: What I've been up to

 

Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/

 

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna.

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

And my new Patreon: find that here. ]]> Episode 49: What I've been up to

 

Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/

 

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna.

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

And my new Patreon: find that here. ]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1659 23 full Episode 48: Finishing Projects, say what? Episode 48: Finishing Projects, say what? https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-48-finishing-projects-say-what/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-48-finishing-projects-say-what/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2017 03:30:38 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-48-finishing-projects-say-what/ Episode 48: Finishing Projects, say what?

I finally finished the Joji Mystery Knit Along! 

The Joji Mystery Knit Along which now has a proper name - Starting Point.

I decided what to do with that jumper I was knitting in Dept of Rocket Science by Space Cadet Creations.

And an update on the 365 Challenge along with thoughts on Finished Objects!

Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/

 

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor.

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

And my new Patreon: find that here. 

 

]]> Episode 48: Finishing Projects, say what?

I finally finished the Joji Mystery Knit Along! 

The Joji Mystery Knit Along which now has a proper name - Starting Point.

I decided what to do with that jumper I was knitting in Dept of Rocket Science by Space Cadet Creations.

And an update on the 365 Challenge along with thoughts on Finished Objects!

Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/

 

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor.

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks

And my new Patreon: find that here. 

 

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1003 22 full Episode 47: June was a tough month Episode 47: June was a tough month https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-47-june-was-a-tough-month/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-47-june-was-a-tough-month/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:29:39 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-47-june-was-a-tough-month/ Episode 47: June was a tough month

 

An update on my knitting and quilting and on making something fun into something hard! 

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

And my new Patreon: find that here. ]]> Episode 47: June was a tough month

 

An update on my knitting and quilting and on making something fun into something hard! 

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

And my new Patreon: find that here. ]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1084 21 full Episode 46: Tea Cozy Workshop! Episode 46: Tea Cozy Workshop! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-46-tea-cozy-workshop/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-46-tea-cozy-workshop/#comments Sun, 28 May 2017 10:59:19 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-46-tea-cozy-workshop/ Episode 46: Tea Cozy Workshop! 

 

I attended Loani Prior's tea cozy workshop in Fremantle earlier this month. 

I report in and talk about how awesome it was! 

 

 

 

Join my craft circle:  

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Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

And my new Patreon: find that here.   ]]> Episode 46: Tea Cozy Workshop! 

 

I attended Loani Prior's tea cozy workshop in Fremantle earlier this month. 

I report in and talk about how awesome it was! 

 

 

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

And my new Patreon: find that here.   ]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1268 Episode 45: Hyacinths versus Hydrangas and a new way going forward. Episode 45: Hyacinths versus Hydrangas and a new way going forward. https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-45-hyacinths-versus-hydrangas-and-a-new-way-going-forward/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-45-hyacinths-versus-hydrangas-and-a-new-way-going-forward/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:33:43 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-45-hyacinths-versus-hydrangas-and-a-new-way-going-forward/  

I talk about Hyacinth vases from Tesselaar: find them here.

 

And my new Patreon: find that here. 

 

Join my craft circle:  

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

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I talk about Hyacinth vases from Tesselaar: find them here.

 

And my new Patreon: find that here. 

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 740 Episode 44: A garden, a cake, and a quilt Episode 44: A garden, a cake, and a quilt https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-a-garden-a-cake-and-a-quilt/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-a-garden-a-cake-and-a-quilt/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:10:41 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-44-a-garden-a-cake-and-a-quilt/ Episode 44: A garden, a cake, and a quilt

 

Updates on the garden. 

A favourite cake recipe.

Catching up on the 365 Challenge

 

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

]]> Episode 44: A garden, a cake, and a quilt

 

Updates on the garden. 

A favourite cake recipe.

Catching up on the 365 Challenge

 

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 466 Episode 43: 365 Quilt Blocks Challenge Episode 43: 365 Quilt Blocks Challenge https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-43-365-quilt-blocks-challenge/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-43-365-quilt-blocks-challenge/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2017 03:42:32 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-43-365-quilt-blocks-challenge/ Episode 43: Quilt Blocks Challenge

 

Here's where you can find the challenge: 365challenge.com.au

 

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

]]> Episode 43: Quilt Blocks Challenge

 

Here's where you can find the challenge: 365challenge.com.au

 

Join my craft circle:  

Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 754 Episode 42: It's a new year! Episode 42: It's a new year! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-42-its-a-new-year/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-42-its-a-new-year/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:04:55 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-42-its-a-new-year/ Episode 42: It's a new year! 

 

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

 

   ]]> Episode 42: It's a new year! 

 

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Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com

Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group

Instagram: girliejonesadventures

Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein

www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

 

   ]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1241 Episode 41: What's on and off my needles? Episode 41: What's on and off my needles? https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-41-whats-on-and-off-my-needles/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-41-whats-on-and-off-my-needles/#comments Sat, 14 May 2016 04:49:41 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-41-whats-on-and-off-my-needles/ Join my craft circle:  

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap

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Check out my Instagram for pics of the finished quilt blocks.

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www.champagneandsocks.com

Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap


]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 693 Episode 40: The long tail of the flamingo mittens Episode 40: The long tail of the flamingo mittens https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-40-the-long-tail-of-the-flamingo-mittens/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-40-the-long-tail-of-the-flamingo-mittens/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:38:52 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-40-the-long-tail-of-the-flamingo-mittens/ http://www.ravelry.com/designers/spillyjane

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Check out Instagram - girliejonesadventures - for the mittens in question.

Find Spilly Jane on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/spillyjane

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Blue Moon Fiber Arts:

Mermaid Tears
Awesomesauce
Gandalf the Gray
Aquarius

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 429 Episode 38: The sad tale of the rainbow bear blanket Episode 38: The sad tale of the rainbow bear blanket https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-38-the-sad-tale-of-the-rainbow-bear-blanket/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-38-the-sad-tale-of-the-rainbow-bear-blanket/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:57:29 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-38-the-sad-tale-of-the-rainbow-bear-blanket/ Purl Soho  Previous Champagne and Socks episodes featuring the Bear Rainbow Blanket: Episode 21 Episode 19 The Clapotis: http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html Lisa Souza http://www.lisaknit.com/site/yarn.html

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My sincere apologies for the puppy barking in the background. Busy day at our house during recording.
Bear Rainbow Blanket - from Purl Soho 
Previous Champagne and Socks episodes featuring the Bear Rainbow Blanket: Episode 21 Episode 19
The Clapotis: http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html
Lisa Souza
http://www.lisaknit.com/site/yarn.html

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 684 Episode 37: Quilt block swap update Episode 37: Quilt block swap update https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-37-quilt-block-swap-update/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-37-quilt-block-swap-update/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2016 05:09:09 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-37-quilt-block-swap-update/ Join my craft circle:

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SPOILERS for those in my quilt block swap group.

Pics of the blocks:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BAWuuCMFG26/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures
https://www.instagram.com/p/BAhIT0FFG3r/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures
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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 555 Episode 36: Once more unto the quilt block a month breach dear friends Episode 36: Once more unto the quilt block a month breach dear friends https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-36-once-more-unto-the-quilt-block-a-month-breach-dear-friends/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-36-once-more-unto-the-quilt-block-a-month-breach-dear-friends/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:17:31 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-36-once-more-unto-the-quilt-block-a-month-breach-dear-friends/ Completed Solstice Quilt top (before borders) Cosmos quilt - Jinny Beyer

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Completed Solstice Quilt top (before borders)

Cosmos quilt - Jinny Beyer

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 563 Episode 35: Christmas Crafterthon Episode 35: Christmas Crafterthon https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-35-christmas-crafterthon/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-35-christmas-crafterthon/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2016 04:37:42 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-35-christmas-crafterthon/ Episode 35: Christmas Crafterthon

Well, then knitting portion of it, anyhow.

Finished socks for Brother-in-law

Fingerless mittens

Space Cadet mini skeins

Second pair of socks cast on

Pretty Funny Tea Cosies by Loani Prior

Hawaiian Beauty Tea Cosy

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Well, then knitting portion of it, anyhow.

Finished socks for Brother-in-law

Fingerless mittens

Space Cadet mini skeins

Second pair of socks cast on

Pretty Funny Tea Cosies by Loani Prior

Hawaiian Beauty Tea Cosy

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 772 Episode 34: I'm baaaaaack Episode 34: I'm baaaaaack https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-34-im-baaaaaack/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-34-im-baaaaaack/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2016 04:30:14 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-34-im-baaaaaack/ girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap ]]>
After a reasonable hiatus, I'm attempting to get back to my twice weekly schedule.
Here, a quick summary of where I've been.
Also, my craft space. It is to be downsized.


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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 372 Episode 33: End of year knitting! Episode 33: End of year knitting! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-33-end-of-year-knitting/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-33-end-of-year-knitting/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:44:40 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-33-end-of-year-knitting/ Instagram for pics of the items I'm discussing. Yarns mentioned: Jorstad Creek - Tweed DK, Turquoise Blue Moon Fiber Arts Space Cadet Creations - Mini Skein Club - I've been documenting the skeins per month on my Pinterest board ]]>
Keep an eye out on my Instagram for pics of the items I'm discussing.

Yarns mentioned:

Jorstad Creek - Tweed DK, Turquoise
Blue Moon Fiber Arts
Space Cadet Creations - Mini Skein Club - I've been documenting the skeins per month on my Pinterest board


]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 779 Episode 32: Finishing things and the opposite of that Episode 32: Finishing things and the opposite of that https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-32-finishing-things-and-the-opposite-of-that/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-32-finishing-things-and-the-opposite-of-that/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:19:31 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-32-finishing-things-and-the-opposite-of-that/ Episode 32: Finishing things and the opposite of that

I finally finished my Rainbow Bear Blanket. Check out my Instagram feed for those pics.

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I finally finished my Rainbow Bear Blanket. Check out my Instagram feed for those pics.

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 708 Episode 31: Flowers, flowers and more flowers Episode 31: Flowers, flowers and more flowers https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-31-flowers-flowers-and-more-flowers/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-31-flowers-flowers-and-more-flowers/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:06:31 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-31-flowers-flowers-and-more-flowers/
It's been a while, let's review the bulb experiment.

Daffodils season,

The garden is blooming.
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Space Cadet Creations Mini Skeins Club

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Virtual Design board - My Virtual Quilt

Space Cadet Creations Mini Skeins Club

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 571 Episode 29: Farmers Wife Quilt Episode 29: Farmers Wife Quilt https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-29-farmers-wife-quilt/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-29-farmers-wife-quilt/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2015 03:42:32 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-29-farmers-wife-quilt/ And Quilt As You Go Check out my Instagram for photos of this unfolding project! Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N Swap Instagram: girliejonesadventures www.champagneandsocks.com ]]> (and singing from the toddler in the background)

More talk of the Farmer's Wife.
And Quilt As You Go

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 746 Episode 28: A Meandering Walk Through my Stash Episode 28: A Meandering Walk Through my Stash https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-28-a-meandering-walk-through-my-stash/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-28-a-meandering-walk-through-my-stash/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:32:44 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-28-a-meandering-walk-through-my-stash/ Cast On Sock Clubs: Rocking Sock Club by Blue Moon Fiber Arts Cookie A Sock Club Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N Swap Instagram: girliejonesadventures www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Mentioned in this episode:

Quilting Lessons: Notes from the Scrap Bag of a Writer and Quilter by Janet Catherine Berlo

Brenda Dayne:  Cast On

Sock Clubs:
Rocking Sock Club by Blue Moon Fiber Arts
Cookie A Sock Club

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 928 Episode 27: I'm back Episode 27: I'm back https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-27-im-back/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-27-im-back/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2015 02:18:08 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-27-im-back/ Dear Jane Quilt - and my Dear Jane Pinterest board Farmer's Wife Quilt My Mug Rug Pinterest board Closed Facebook group - Quilt Block N Swap My Instagram: girliejonesadventures Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap ]]>
I'm back after illness and a serious case of podcast block.

Some things I mentioned this episode:

Dear Jane Quilt - and my Dear Jane Pinterest board

Farmer's Wife Quilt

My Mug Rug Pinterest board

Closed Facebook group - Quilt Block N Swap

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 893 Episode 26: Packing dilemmas Episode 26: Packing dilemmas https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-26-packing-dilemmas/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-26-packing-dilemmas/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:23:32 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-26-packing-dilemmas/ Champagne and Socks Episode 26: Packing dilemmas

The crowdfunding project I refer to is - Defying Doomsday.

What did I say I would pack?

- fingerless gloves project

- hot air balloon quilt project

- Twelfth Planet Press scarf

- Rainbow bear blanket

Deadlines tea cosy (for The Blackmail Blend prelaunch)  Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]> Champagne and Socks Episode 26: Packing dilemmas

The crowdfunding project I refer to is - Defying Doomsday.

What did I say I would pack?

- fingerless gloves project

- hot air balloon quilt project

- Twelfth Planet Press scarf

- Rainbow bear blanket

Deadlines tea cosy (for The Blackmail Blend prelaunch)



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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 601 Episode 25: Quilt and Craft Fair 2015 Special Episode 25: Quilt and Craft Fair 2015 Special https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-25-quilt-and-craft-fair-2015-special/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-25-quilt-and-craft-fair-2015-special/#comments Thu, 21 May 2015 04:47:34 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-25-quilt-and-craft-fair-2015-special/ Quilt and Craft Fair Wonderfil thread

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Quilt and Craft Fair

Wonderfil thread

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 1012 Episode 24: Wait, more stash acquisition? Episode 24: Wait, more stash acquisition? https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-24-wait-more-stash-acquisition/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-24-wait-more-stash-acquisition/#comments Thu, 21 May 2015 03:01:28 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-24-wait-more-stash-acquisition/ Biggan Design Space Cadet Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Biggan Design

Space Cadet

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 444 Episode 23: Glimpsing Old UFOs Episode 23: Glimpsing Old UFOs https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-23-glimpsing-old-ufos/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-23-glimpsing-old-ufos/#comments Tue, 12 May 2015 07:47:11 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-23-glimpsing-old-ufos/
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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 913 Episode 22: The Tulip Bulb Experiment Pt 2 Episode 22: The Tulip Bulb Experiment Pt 2 https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-22-the-tulip-bulb-experiment-pt-2/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-22-the-tulip-bulb-experiment-pt-2/#comments Mon, 11 May 2015 03:13:50 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-22-the-tulip-bulb-experiment-pt-2/
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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 313 Episode 21: Bear's Rainbow Blanket Update, Yarn Shopping Live and Tea Cosies Episode 21: Bear's Rainbow Blanket Update, Yarn Shopping Live and Tea Cosies https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-21-bears-rainbow-blanket-update-yarn-shopping-live-and-tea-cosies/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-21-bears-rainbow-blanket-update-yarn-shopping-live-and-tea-cosies/#comments Tue, 05 May 2015 22:32:26 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-21-bears-rainbow-blanket-update-yarn-shopping-live-and-tea-cosies/ Biggan Design Bear's Rainbow Blanket Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Biggan Design

Bear's Rainbow Blanket

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 535 Episode 20: Rainy days, barking dogs and native wisteria Episode 20: Rainy days, barking dogs and native wisteria https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-20-rainy-days-barking-dogs-and-native-wisteria/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-20-rainy-days-barking-dogs-and-native-wisteria/#comments Sun, 03 May 2015 21:22:21 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-20-rainy-days-barking-dogs-and-native-wisteria/
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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 409 Episode 19: Lace, knitting needle legacies and Bear's Rainbow blanket Episode 19: Lace, knitting needle legacies and Bear's Rainbow blanket https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-19-lace-knitting-needle-legacies-and-bears-rainbow-blanket/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-19-lace-knitting-needle-legacies-and-bears-rainbow-blanket/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:25:12 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-19-lace-knitting-needle-legacies-and-bears-rainbow-blanket/ Bear's Rainbow blanket from Purl Soho Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Bear's Rainbow blanket from Purl Soho

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 675 Episode 18: Pots and Pops of Colour Episode 18: Pots and Pops of Colour https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-18-pots-and-pops-of-colour/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-18-pots-and-pops-of-colour/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:23:24 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-18-pots-and-pops-of-colour/

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Orixa by Andrea Rangel

Hitofude

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 804 Episode 16: At least we've got cushions now? Episode 16: At least we've got cushions now? https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-16-at-least-weve-got-cushions-now/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-16-at-least-weve-got-cushions-now/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2015 05:43:44 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-16-at-least-weve-got-cushions-now/ Sunburst Outdoor Living David Allen's Getting Things Done has free online tools. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
The cushion covers came from Sunburst Outdoor Living

David Allen's Getting Things Done has free online tools.

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 389 Episode 15: Stash acquisitions and tea cosy knitting days Episode 15: Stash acquisitions and tea cosy knitting days https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-15-stash-acquisitions-and-tea-cosy-knitting-days/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-15-stash-acquisitions-and-tea-cosy-knitting-days/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2015 05:02:05 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-15-stash-acquisitions-and-tea-cosy-knitting-days/ Fifi's Fabricology Farmer's Wife Quilt - my Pinterest board Baby Sweater - Fisherman's Pullover in 60 Quick Baby Knits by Sixth and Spring Books. Loani Prior Tea Cosy books: How Tea Cosies Changed the World Pretty Funny Tea Cosies Wild Tea Cosies Really Wild Tea Cosies Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Fifi's Fabricology

Farmer's Wife Quilt - my Pinterest board

Baby Sweater - Fisherman's Pullover in 60 Quick Baby Knits by Sixth and Spring Books.

Loani Prior Tea Cosy books:
How Tea Cosies Changed the World
Pretty Funny Tea Cosies
Wild Tea Cosies
Really Wild Tea Cosies

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 648 Episode 14: Garden parties and updates Episode 14: Garden parties and updates https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-14-garden-parties-and-updates/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-14-garden-parties-and-updates/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:18:55 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-14-garden-parties-and-updates/
Been off at science fiction conventions so just a quick update on a rainy day.


]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 355 Episode 13: Castitonitis, Baby Sweater, Mini Skeins are go! Episode 13: Castitonitis, Baby Sweater, Mini Skeins are go! https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-13-castitonitis-baby-sweater-mini-skeins-are-go/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-13-castitonitis-baby-sweater-mini-skeins-are-go/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:50:41 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-13-castitonitis-baby-sweater-mini-skeins-are-go/ Loop - 15 Camden Passage, Islington (The coffee shop I mention is - The Coffeeworks Project and was my best cup of coffee in London - 96-98 Islington High Street) Fisherman's Pullover from 60 Quick Baby Knits - I'm using Cascade 220 Superwash Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Loop - 15 Camden Passage, Islington
(The coffee shop I mention is - The Coffeeworks Project and was my best cup of coffee in London - 96-98 Islington High Street)

Fisherman's Pullover from 60 Quick Baby Knits - I'm using Cascade 220 Superwash


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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 498 Episode 12: Indoor plants and The Tulip Bulb Project Episode 12: Indoor plants and The Tulip Bulb Project https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-12-indoor-plants-and-the-tulip-bulb-project/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-12-indoor-plants-and-the-tulip-bulb-project/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:23:29 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-12-indoor-plants-and-the-tulip-bulb-project/ Pinterest Tesselaar Star Fish Lily ]]>
Tulips in glas jar - Pinterest

Tesselaar

Star Fish Lily
]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 466 Episode 11: The Scones Fiasco plus JAM Episode 11: The Scones Fiasco plus JAM https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-scones-fiasco-plus-jam-1427293674/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-scones-fiasco-plus-jam-1427293674/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:27:54 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-scones-fiasco-plus-jam-1427293674/
Ash's Scones Recipe:
5 cups of SRF
1.5 cups cream
1.5 cups lemonade.

I baked them at 220 degrees C for about 10 minutes.
Lots of advice on touching the dough for the minimal time possible. Don't overwork it.

Jam from Just Add Moonshine -  justaddmoonshine.wordpress.com

]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 428 Feedback Friday March 20 Feedback Friday March 20 https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday-march-20/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday-march-20/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:24:18 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday-march-20/
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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 613 Episode 10: Meditation, positive outlook and baby up the garden path Episode 10: Meditation, positive outlook and baby up the garden path https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-10-meditation-positive-outlook-and-baby-up-the-garden-path/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-10-meditation-positive-outlook-and-baby-up-the-garden-path/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:02:25 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-10-meditation-positive-outlook-and-baby-up-the-garden-path/
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www.champagneandsocks.com]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 502 Episode 9: An angsty meander through knitted shawl patterns of future past Episode 9: An angsty meander through knitted shawl patterns of future past https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-9-an-angsty-meander-through-knitted-shawl-patterns-of-future-past/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-9-an-angsty-meander-through-knitted-shawl-patterns-of-future-past/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2015 21:23:24 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-9-an-angsty-meander-through-knitted-shawl-patterns-of-future-past/ greensandjeans.blogspot.com Artisan Corner: Peppermint Bay shawl by Mitenae at knitty.com Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Downton Abbey shawl is the MKAL by Jimmy Beans Wool hosted through Ravelry

Mini sweater pattern from greensandjeans.blogspot.com

Artisan Corner: Peppermint Bay shawl by Mitenae at knitty.com



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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 373 Episode 8: Frogs, birds and new growth Episode 8: Frogs, birds and new growth https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-8-frogs-birds-and-new-growth/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-8-frogs-birds-and-new-growth/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:14:53 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-8-frogs-birds-and-new-growth/
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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 715 Unboxed Yarnbox and the Edith's Secret Shawl Unboxed Yarnbox and the Edith's Secret Shawl https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/unboxed-yarnbox-and-the-ediths-secret-shawl/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/unboxed-yarnbox-and-the-ediths-secret-shawl/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:05:47 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/unboxed-yarnbox-and-the-ediths-secret-shawl/ Yarnbox Edith's Secret Lorna Laces Yarn - Jimmy Beans Wool My version on Ravelry Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Yarnbox

Edith's Secret Lorna Laces Yarn - Jimmy Beans Wool

My version on Ravelry

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 719 Episode 6: And there was lawn Episode 6: And there was lawn https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-6-and-there-was-lawn/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-6-and-there-was-lawn/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:50:12 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-6-and-there-was-lawn/


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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 411 Just Your Average Mini Skein Obsession Just Your Average Mini Skein Obsession https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/just-your-average-mini-skein-obsession/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/just-your-average-mini-skein-obsession/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2015 01:53:36 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/just-your-average-mini-skein-obsession/ Bears Rainbow Blanket KnitCrate Mini Skeins Space Cadet Mini Skeins Suggestions Pinterest Board Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Subscribe through iTunes - leave a review! www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Bears Rainbow Blanket

KnitCrate Mini Skeins

Space Cadet Mini Skeins Suggestions Pinterest Board


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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 366 Feedback Friday February 27 Feedback Friday February 27 https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday-february-27/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday-february-27/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:47:11 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday-february-27/ Building Blocks Project Heidi's Currently Creating Space Cadet Creations - sign up for the newsletter on the front page (lower right hand corner) Yarnbox JAM - Just Add Moonshine - justaddmoonshine@gmail.com and @justaddmoon on Twitter Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
Champagne and Socks Group on Ravelry

Building Blocks Project

Heidi's Currently Creating

Space Cadet Creations - sign up for the newsletter on the front page (lower right hand corner)

Yarnbox

JAM - Just Add Moonshine - justaddmoonshine@gmail.com and @justaddmoon on Twitter

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 790 Episode 4: Up the Garden Path Episode 4: Up the Garden Path https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-up-the-garden-path/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-up-the-garden-path/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:05:32 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-4-up-the-garden-path/
No lawn installation but a completed garden path!



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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 719 Episode 3: Dream in Color Shrug Episode 3: Dream in Color Shrug https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dream-in-color-shrug/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dream-in-color-shrug/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:07:08 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dream-in-color-shrug/ The List 2015 Planning And Meltdown Panic Freakout Craft Space Organised An Unexpected Lesson Yarn Clubs and Subscriptions services mentioned: Rocking Sock Club The Cookie A Sock Club Space Cadet Creations Mad Tosh Sweater Club KnitCrate Yarnbox Dream in Color Shrug - Ravelry Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]>
My blog posts from 2014 about New Years resolutions and craft organisation:
The List 2015
Planning And Meltdown Panic Freakout
Craft Space Organised
An Unexpected Lesson

Yarn Clubs and Subscriptions services mentioned:

Rocking Sock Club
The Cookie A Sock Club
Space Cadet Creations
Mad Tosh Sweater Club
KnitCrate
Yarnbox

Dream in Color Shrug - Ravelry

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 507 Feedback Friday Feedback Friday https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:15:26 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/feedback-friday/
Thank you for your emails, comments, Tweets and pics.

I mention Elizabeth Gilbert appearing at the Perth Writer's Festival. You can view her TED talks here:








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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 516 Episode 2: Introducing Project Cobra - defeating the barren wasteland of sadness and despair Episode 2: Introducing Project Cobra - defeating the barren wasteland of sadness and despair https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-2-introducing-project-cobra-defeating-the-barren-wasteland-of-sadness-and-despair-1424252234/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-2-introducing-project-cobra-defeating-the-barren-wasteland-of-sadness-and-despair-1424252234/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:05:10 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-2-introducing-project-cobra-defeating-the-barren-wasteland-of-sadness-and-despair-1424252234/ Landescapes Before:   New Patio     Getting Underway        Leftover bricks     Path!  

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My garden plan by Landescapes

Before:

  New Patio
   
Getting Underway 
    
 Leftover bricks
   
Path!

 

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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 564 Episode 1: The Solstice Quilt, Part 1 Episode 1: The Solstice Quilt, Part 1 https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-solstice-quilt-part-1/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-solstice-quilt-part-1/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:13:35 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-solstice-quilt-part-1/ Jinny Beyer's Solstice Quilt Kit Subscribe to her newsletter here - she often has sales, subscriber only offers and free patterns. Jinny Beyer's Block of the Month has moved to Craftsy in 2015. You can view my finished blocks of the quilt on my Pinterest page. Here's the Beyer video of how to cut the mitre border strips without using maths! And here is how I accidentally cut the outer border strip - yes, I was being careless and was cutting a fabric without completely unfolded it first. Champagne and Socks Podcast is a twice weekly podcast of all things craft - dropping Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join the craft circle and tell us what you're working on this week. Email me at champagneandsocks@gmail.com or find me on Twitter as @champagnesocks and find me on Ravelry as girliejones. Finally, photos and links for this episode can be found in the shownotes at champagneandsocks.com ]]>


Jinny Beyer's Solstice Quilt Kit
Subscribe to her newsletter here - she often has sales, subscriber only offers and free patterns.
Jinny Beyer's Block of the Month has moved to Craftsy in 2015.

You can view my finished blocks of the quilt on my Pinterest page.
Here's the Beyer video of how to cut the mitre border strips without using maths!

And here is how I accidentally cut the outer border strip - yes, I was being careless and was cutting a fabric without completely unfolded it first.



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]]> Alisa Krasnostein false No 502 Episode 0: Introduction Episode 0: Introduction https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-0-introduction-1423886995/ https://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-0-introduction-1423886995/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2015 22:09:55 -0600 http://champagneandsocks.podbean.com/e/episode-0-introduction-1423886995/ Galactic Suburbia - Twelfth Planet Press Join my craft circle and send me feedback for Feedback Friday extra episodes: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com ]]> Champagne and Socks will be a twice-weekly podcast of approx 5 minute episodes about all things craft.

Find more information on my other projects here:

Galactic Suburbia -
Twelfth Planet Press

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